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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taylor Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry tries to clinch up.
Gentry fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentry stalling.
Gentry misses with an elbow strike.
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
Gentry shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gentry avoids them all with ease.
Gentry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Gentry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gentry wants to clinch.
Gentry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Gentry.
Gentry is breathing heavily.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Gentry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller jabs Gentry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentry on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gentry back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gentry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller jabs at Gentry's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gentry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gentry slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller tries to clinch there but Gentry circles away.
Gentry misses with a body kick.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller clinches.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gentry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gentry rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gentry has his back to the cage.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Anthony Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Miller catches Gentry right on the button with a cross.
Miller throws a right and a left that Gentry avoids nicely.
Anthony Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gentry throws a head kick that misses.
Gentry fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gentry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Gentry tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentry off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Miller.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gentry back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Gentry.
Gentry wants a takedown but no success here.
Gentry prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Gentry tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gentry throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Gentry slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gentry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gentry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gentry misses with a head kick.
Gentry moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry moved away.
Gentry shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller blocks a head kick by Gentry.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gentry eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller tries to work over Gentry's front leg with a kick but Gentry checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thuds a left hand into Gentry's body.
Gentry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Gentry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller clobbers Gentry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Miller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gentry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller works Gentry's body with a nice hook.
Gentry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gentry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller works over Gentry's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gentry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Gentry.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Gentry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalks Gentry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gentry's face. Gentry staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentry should have avoided that one.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Taylor Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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